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DHA. When fish eat plankton, their constitution becomes much richer
in EPA and DHA. That, in turn, makes fish one of the richest sources of
these vitally important fatty acids. 130

Vital Benefits of the Fatty Acids Found in Fish

One of the main features of the fatty acids in fish is the contribu-
tion they make to the body's energy production. These fatty acids carry
out electron transfers by attaching themselves to oxygen in the body
and permit energy to be produced for various chemical processes with-
in it. There is therefore considerable evidence that a diet rich in fish oil
helps combat fatigue and increases mental and physical capacity.
Omega-3 increases the individual's powers of concentration as much as
it does his or her energy levels. There is a scientific foundation to the
old saying "fish is good for the brain": The main compound in brain fat
is DHA, which contains omega-3 fatty acids. 131

The Importance of Fish for a Healthy Heart and Arteries
The omega-3 fatty acid in fish is acknowledged to protect against
cardiovascular disease by reducing blood pressure and the cholesterol

and triglyceride in the blood. 132 Triglyceride is a form of fat and resem-
bles LDL (bad cholesterol) which is high in fat and low in protein con-
tent. A raised triglyceride level, especially together with high choles-
terol, increases the risk of heart disease. In addition, fish oils reduce life-
threatening post-heart attack abnormal heart rhythms.
In one study by the American Medical Association, it was
observed that heart attack levels in women eating five portions of fish
a week fell by one-third. This is thought to stem from the omega-3 fatty
acids in fish oil causing less blood clotting. The normal speed of blood
in our veins is 60 kmph (37.3 mph) and it is of vital importance for the
blood to be of the right viscosity and for the density, quantity and speed
to be at normal levels. The worst danger for our blood-apart from nor-

mal conditions of bleeding-is for it to clot and lose the ability to flow

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